George Papachristos

George Papachristos

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Charlestown, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

529 Main Street, Charlestown, MA

About George

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

I was admitted to the practice of law in Massachusetts in 2005. Upon completion of law school, I was hired as a full time Assistant District Attorney with the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. Due to the level of involvement and areas of promotion, I gained vast experience in the investigation and prosecution of criminal matters. This experience was gained not only in the District Court level, but also in Superior Court, where I use those skills to now defend those accused.

21 years

90%
Family 10%

I practice in all areas involving family law. That includes divorce, child custody, child support, restraining orders, harassment prevention orders and other matters related to family law. My experience as a former prosecutor has given the invaluable court room experience and ability, to handle highly contested and emotionally charged cases.

21 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-550 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 20 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of George N. Papachristos

529 Main Street, Charlestown, MA, 02189

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George Papachristos's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

221 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 52 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Anna | April 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Don't think twice about hiring George to represent you

We were referred to George by a friend. From the first moment we spoke to George, we knew we were in the right hands. Don't let his "young" age fool you. His professionalism and knowledge is that of any attorney that has been doing this for many decades. He has been a godsend for our family. I ...would definitely recommend him to anyone that is looking for an attorney. Keep up the good work George!! Thanks for everything!

Posted by Daniel | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great attorney!!

I needed an attorney to help me with a criminal matter. George had the expertise to know exactly what had to be done, how to talk to the prosecutor and judge. He met with me and explained how the process worked and what I needed to do to present well at court, I felt comfortable with him as he kn...ew what he was talking about and told me what to expect , I had a positive outcome on my case and would highly recommend anyone needing a criminal attorney to contact George. He will be able to help you with your case.

Posted by Scott | March 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Attorney Who Cares for Their Clients

Attorney George Papachristos represented me in a complicated OUI case. During my consultation, he provided the level of confidence I was expecting. Not only did he help me through my case, but he fought my case as if I were a part of his family. He is a very smart and compassionate defense attorne...y who really knows his stuff. He was always available to meet in-person, on the phone/email and respond to my queries promptly. Above all he is a great human being who genuinely cares for his clients. I am glad I got a chance to work with George and his firm. I personally recommend him for all your legal matters. Cheers!

Posted by Filos | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Like no other

I hired George after being arrested early last year. The violation did not involve violence or threats of violence, but nonetheless the court handled it very seriously. From the beginning it was implied that I would be in a good deal of trouble, and that permanent damage would be done to my otherwi...se clean record. I was ready to accept this outcome, even though I personally knew that the entire situation had been exaggerated. Fortunately, despite the evidence and statements presented against me, I found someone that believed in me and decided to take my case. For the better part of the rest of the year, George would fight for relentlessly, even when all hope seemed lost. He would absolutely refuse to give up on my case and accept a conviction, and because of his determination my record is clean I can now move on with the rest of my life. A friend of mine who is going through the same legal situation as mine got vastly different results with his lawyer. Their case went to trial and he was charged with a misdemeanor. George never accepted this same fate for me, and because of his unrelenting and genuine concern, my case is being dismissed. His combination of high energy and in-depth knowledge of the law guaranteed the best outcome. But George is more than just an incredible lawyer; he is also a great friend. I was feeling very depressed throughout the trial; being a first-time offender I felt that my life as I knew it was over. Some friends, not knowing the entire situation, gave up on me, and I was putting my family through terrible stress with my predicament. From the beginning George was adamant in reassuring me that everything would work out, and that he wasn't going to give up on the case. Admittedly, at first I thought that his sympathy for me was contrived, but let me assure everyone that it is absolutely not. This man genuinely cares about his clients. He proved it time and time again when he would arrive in court and treated my case as if one of his family members was on trial. When George steps into court you immediately notice that he knows what he's doing. While other lawyers just stagnantly stand around waiting for their case to get called, George moves about court talking to DAs and court officers making things happen. His energy is so apparent that people sitting near me at court would often ask me for his name and contact info. Many times did my friends and other lawyers say that my case would end in a misdemeanor and that there was no way around it. Thankfully, George never believed this, even in the face of unsympathetic judges and DAs. His combination of legal intelligence, diligence and compassion is the reason why I can now put my life back together now. Needless to say, I would highly recommend George.

Posted by Rich | December 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The power of a powerful lawyer! Wow!

Walked out of court today with the biggest smile on my face. Christmas came early this year for me and I have god to thank for putting me in touch with George Papachristos. My friend and I had received a similar citation; I went with George and my friend went with someone else. The results wou...ld prove favorable for me as I chose the right lawyer. Throughout the process, George was able to work diligently, thinking outside the box to make the case as smooth and simple as possible for me as his client. I walked into court today with George feeling calm, confident and prepared . George used his experience, knowledge and a pinch of his magic dust to get my case swept away as if it never happened. He was informative throughout the process and always kept me in the loop. I Highly recommend George for all your legal needs if you seek a powerful attorney who will listen to you, problem solve and ultimately, get things done for you. Thank you George! -Rich

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George Papachristos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Toland

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Friend

"George is a hard-working, ethical, and upstanding lawyer in the community. I highly recommend this lawyer if you are in need of his legal services. You will not be disappointed."

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Kimberley Keyes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse for this attorney for his expertise and professional experience."

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Patrick Gioia

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. George is a talented, hard working attorney. I highly recommend his counsel."

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Christopher Malcolm

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my sincere pleasure to endorse this lawyer. He is always professional in Court, and he is a wonderful advocate for his clients."

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Daniel Kron

Family lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, George is an outstanding family law attorney. Highly recommended!"

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Nicole Levy

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I personally endorse Attorney Papachristos, who is an asset to the legal community."

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Josey Payne

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Papachristos is a well respected attorney in the community and I endorse him to meet your legal needs."

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Nicholas Pavlidis

Unknown lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently referred an important criminal defense matter to George and he handled it masterfully. From client relations to substantive results, I could not have asked for more. He is talented, compassionate, and hard working. Moreover, he represented the client I referred to George with the big-picture in mind, something attorneys sometimes miss, designing a strategy designed to avoid permanent scars on an otherwise unblemished criminal record. Once the strategy was in place, George went to work collecting information and piecing puzzles together that proved that the allegations could not be true, stopping the criminal process in its tracks before it could cause permanent and unwarranted reputational harm to his client."

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Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. George is one of if not the finest criminal defense attorney in Ma. He was mentored by the best, he honed is skills as a compassionate yet zealous prosecutor and he has now transferred all of the experience into his practice to become an incredible Defense Attorney. I contact George any time I have legal questions and he is truly an amazing legal force whom I would personally retain on any matter and whom I have referred my most trusted clients. They just don't come any better!"

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Holly Regoli

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Other

"George is well respected in the community and I would recommend him to handle your legal needs."

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Luis Toribio

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Julian Cordero

Unknown lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Micah Nassar

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Having worked in Norfolk County courts for the last ten years, I eventually got to know George, first during his years as a prosecutor, and more recently as he entered private practice. Any one who knows him, whether professionally, personally or both, will tell you his professionalism and experience is obvious, his work ethic is unmatched, and his integrity is beyond reproach. I would recommend him to any one who wants the very best in trial advocacy, civil litigation and criminal defense and who needs to feel confident they chose the right attorney to have them on their side."

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Jose Serpa

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with George in a serious felony matter in his days as a prosecutor. He is a razor-sharp litigator who can now bring those talents to the defense bar. Highest endorsement."

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Risa Freeman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Bradley

Family lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Goerge is a knowledgeable hardworking attorney that can handle any criminal matter. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dominic Pang

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked against Attorney Papachristos when he was with the Norfolk County District Attorney's office. He was always fair and professional with an excellent command of the law and the courtroom."

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Benjamin Urbelis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gina Famularo

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Toland

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Malcolm

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Kron

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicole Levy

Divorce and separation lawyer

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James Milligan

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Josey Payne

Family lawyer

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Holly Regoli

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer

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Luis Toribio

Immigration lawyer

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Gregory Ramsey

Construction and development lawyer

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Julian Cordero

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Reza Breakstone

Personal injury lawyer

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Jill Rogers

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Micah Nassar

Real estate lawyer

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Jose Serpa

Criminal defense lawyer

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Risa Freeman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dominic Pang

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Urbelis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gina Famularo

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

The Lawyers of Distinction, The Lawyers of Distinction

2018

Best Criminal Law Attorney, American Law Institute

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Top 10, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Top 10 Under 40, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer Boston, Expertise

2016

Top 10 Under 40, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Client's Choice Award 2015, AVVO

2014

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of George N. Papachristos

2005 - 2012

Assistant District Attorney, Norfolk District Attorney

2004 - 2005

Student Attorney, Norfolk District Attorney

2004 - 2004

Summer Associate, Quincy District Court

Associations

2015 - Present

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Member

2014 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Social Law Library

Member

2014 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts

Pro Bono Attorney

2013 - Present

Bar Association of Norfolk County

Member

2013 - Present

Senior Partners for Justice

Volunteer Attorney

2013 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Assault and Battery Dangerous Weapon

Felony charged dropped, case resolved on one misdemeanor count

Criminal Case

Case dismissed

Criminal case

Case dismissed

Criminal Case

Case resolved with no conviction, or admission.

Assault and Battery

case dismissed

Contract Dispute

Case settled well below the lien amount, and lien removed

Criminal Case

Case dismissed at trial

Assault and Battery

Case dismissed

Child custody

Court entered final judgment in favor of client's position

Probation violation

Probation violation dismissed, client discharged

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Education

2004

Massachusetts School of Law at Andover

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Suffolk University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Service Training

Courtoom Presentation of Operating Under the Influence

2012

Primer on Accident Reconstruction

Norfolk County Bench Bar Spring Seminar

2006

Traning Presentation to Police Officer Cadets

Mock Trial Presentation of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol

Publications

Languages

Greek

English

Activity

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